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norah o'donnell is in west virginia. we've had great success four years ago with the last mine disaster where there was a survivor. let's talk about your work done there. you've been there all night and talked to the governor. what hope do they really have? >> well, the governor told me there are long odds that those four missing miners are still alive and the governor just said that it was such a horrific explosion that some of the rails on the cars that bring the miners out of that shaft, were twisted like pretzels, so clearly, he was very moved by this and has been spending time with the families. 25 dead now in this accident. what he's also describing now is this search that has been suspended. can you imagine being a family member and not knowing where one of your family m
norah o'donnell is in west virginia. we've had great success four years ago with the last mine disaster where there was a survivor. let's talk about your work done there. you've been there all night and talked to the governor. what hope do they really have? >> well, the governor told me there are long odds that those four missing miners are still alive and the governor just said that it was such a horrific explosion that some of the rails on the cars that bring the miners out of that...
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those the words of a survivor of the mine collapse in west virginia. the headline from a press briefing less than an hour ago, dangerous methane gasses in the mine. still too dangerous for searchers to enter and attempt any form of rescue. today rues have been drilling holes in the uner big branch mine trying to release some of that poisonous gas. the governor says only "sliver of hope now that the miners still in there will be found alive." meantime, more questions about mine owner massey energy and its ceo don blankenship as the company, more than doubled its profits in '09 to $104 million. the stock actually up fivefold from 11 to 55, simultaneous to a massive spike in violations and an incredible political campaign to disable the west virginia government for enforcement, particularly from the unions. at the upper big branch alone, 197 violations in '08. then profits doubled. and the stock price went up fivefold. and there were 515 violations in '09. so about five times as many, four times as many. 124 violations in just the first three months of th
those the words of a survivor of the mine collapse in west virginia. the headline from a press briefing less than an hour ago, dangerous methane gasses in the mine. still too dangerous for searchers to enter and attempt any form of rescue. today rues have been drilling holes in the uner big branch mine trying to release some of that poisonous gas. the governor says only "sliver of hope now that the miners still in there will be found alive." meantime, more questions about mine owner...
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shootings at virginia tech. flowers honoring each of the victims. rema samaha, one of them. there were the precious images of her dancing before the attack. >> it's not something you get through. just something you adjust to. >> samaha's family has been fighting to close a glaring loophole. gun shows where people buy guns without a background check, without any questions asked. it was a year ago, abc news followed her brother to this gun show in richmond, virginia. we gave him one hour and $5,000 cash. within minutes while still in line he bought his first gun. >> this is what? >> this is a glock. >> you got this before you even got in the show? >> yeah, he was sitting outside of the door. went up to him. how much you want for it? 450 bucks. >> a glock handgun. same kind of gun used to kill at virginia tech. >> reporter: inside omar made purchase after purchase. not one background check, he emerged carrying in this case a semi automatic assault weapon. >> what did they ask? >> nothing, nothing. i just went up, g
shootings at virginia tech. flowers honoring each of the victims. rema samaha, one of them. there were the precious images of her dancing before the attack. >> it's not something you get through. just something you adjust to. >> samaha's family has been fighting to close a glaring loophole. gun shows where people buy guns without a background check, without any questions asked. it was a year ago, abc news followed her brother to this gun show in richmond, virginia. we gave him one...
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steve centanni leads our coverage in west virginia. steve, what are you learning this morning there? >> well, the most heartbreaking part of the story is of course the families, as you just heard. we talked to several of them just a few minute the ago, one woman whose father was in the mine for many years, was just about to retire, would have reached retirement age in a matter of months and was looking forward to traveling, another woman whose brother was in the mine and still hasn't heard from the mine company, massey energy corporation. a couple of the family members saying they were not notified one way or the other about the fate of their loved ones, and they're still waiting to hear. that could be because of the confusion about which four people might still be alive. there are four people unaccounted for, 25 confirmed dead, but four people unaccounted for, which could mean they're still alive, which could be the reason that the coal company has not notified some of the families definitively. but there is this shred of hope. some o
steve centanni leads our coverage in west virginia. steve, what are you learning this morning there? >> well, the most heartbreaking part of the story is of course the families, as you just heard. we talked to several of them just a few minute the ago, one woman whose father was in the mine for many years, was just about to retire, would have reached retirement age in a matter of months and was looking forward to traveling, another woman whose brother was in the mine and still hasn't...
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this is just out in virginia. i went over there today to listen. you see people carrying their firearms in the national park. one of their complaints was that they believe this president wants to infringe on their second amendment rights. many said that nothing president obama has done as yet would take away or limit their gun rights, but they do remember something he said as a candidate that leaves them worried. >> it's not surprising then that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy toward people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations. >> so are gun rights being limited or are they expanding in an obama administration? let's go to the magic wall and put to the test some of the claims demonstrated at the rally. the red state has the most restrictive gun laws. that's california. then the greener the state, the least restricted the gun laws. the darker green have the least restrictive. state-made firearms and ammunition are except from federal regulations.
this is just out in virginia. i went over there today to listen. you see people carrying their firearms in the national park. one of their complaints was that they believe this president wants to infringe on their second amendment rights. many said that nothing president obama has done as yet would take away or limit their gun rights, but they do remember something he said as a candidate that leaves them worried. >> it's not surprising then that they get bitter, they cling to guns or...
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first here's howard with a foggy forecast. >> it is included eastern virginia. we are talking harrisburg down to danville almost and norfolk. go anywhere from there, including us and baltimore you are under the dense fog advisory. eastern shore still is not. we will watch that. look at the satellite and radar first and then to the dense fog advisory. the rain from yesterday, a nice gentle rain but left low-level moisture. perfect combinations for forming fog and all the counties in yellow which is everybody except western maryland and shenandoah valley and the eastern shore. >> keep airlines on the ground. >> there will be flight delays with visibilities at dulles at zero at last check. same with gaithersburg and leesburg, martinsburg, hagerstown, a quarter mile and even at gnash we have been dropping to a mile and a quarter. a lot of fog. tappahannock , three quarters of a mile. some of the fog you will be driving and then hit blinding fog where the visibilities is 50 feet. keep that in mind. temperatures in the 40s to near 40 to actually near 50. some spots in
first here's howard with a foggy forecast. >> it is included eastern virginia. we are talking harrisburg down to danville almost and norfolk. go anywhere from there, including us and baltimore you are under the dense fog advisory. eastern shore still is not. we will watch that. look at the satellite and radar first and then to the dense fog advisory. the rain from yesterday, a nice gentle rain but left low-level moisture. perfect combinations for forming fog and all the counties in yellow...
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we are live this morning on the farm, specifically bay haven farm in roundhill, virginia. because there is this whole big trend for restaurants to serve food locally. and this is a farm providing just that for an area restaurant and so this morning we're going to check in with the chicks. we're collecting these special eggs and talk about the difference between something that is organic and something grown lokely -- locally and which is better. and so we'll actually show you the difference between these eggs and the eggs you might buy in the grocery store and then one of fox 5 morning news steven lucas chef from wildfire will join us out here this morning. wildfire is a chain restaurant and it is also focusing on using local foods and so he'll take our eggs and see what kind of breakfast he can whip up. >> thank you, holly. we'll see you later on that. >>> that will do it for the 6:00 hour. allison is joining steve nor the next few hours to get us through this monday. >> good morning to all of you. >>> coming up, getting tough on illegal immigration and being done with con
we are live this morning on the farm, specifically bay haven farm in roundhill, virginia. because there is this whole big trend for restaurants to serve food locally. and this is a farm providing just that for an area restaurant and so this morning we're going to check in with the chicks. we're collecting these special eggs and talk about the difference between something that is organic and something grown lokely -- locally and which is better. and so we'll actually show you the difference...
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>> reporter: for the patersons of midlothian, virginia. parents jen and steve are among the millions stranded overseas because of the icelandic volcano eruption. >> our flight tomorrow is canceled, because the stuff in the air is just too dangerous. >> i'm just dying to see you guys. this is the hardest thing mommy's ever done. you guys are the bravest kids in the world. i love you so much. >> love you too. >> i know that you're being just so loved and taken care of there. >> reporter: a grandmother has been watching the children. >> look, mommy's making a funny face. can you make a funny face to mommy? >> reporter: but now friends are pitching in. >> we're good on milk. >> i can run out today, maybe after your mom gets here and john's going to mow the grass this afternoon. it's getting a little long. >> how's it looking? >> little rough, little rough, i'll tell you. >> reporter: but even rougher for them, the anxiety of being apart. the family spends a lot of time online, sharing laughs. >> you're my little comedian, aren't you? >> report
>> reporter: for the patersons of midlothian, virginia. parents jen and steve are among the millions stranded overseas because of the icelandic volcano eruption. >> our flight tomorrow is canceled, because the stuff in the air is just too dangerous. >> i'm just dying to see you guys. this is the hardest thing mommy's ever done. you guys are the bravest kids in the world. i love you so much. >> love you too. >> i know that you're being just so loved and taken care...
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there is normal volume on the beltway in virginia. in frederick, md., 15 south north of wfrederik, at willow, as a vehicle on fire. in silver spring, the crash is gone. now back to the news desk. thank you. >>> at a north was d.c. middle school when students return to class this morning there will be grief counselors. this is the first day of classes at shaw middle school since principal brian betts was found shot to death at his home in silver spring. a makeshift memorial has been set up outside the school. >>> our top story is the deadly shooting of frostburg state university. the crime its close to home because of students are from the metro area. the violence stems from a fight at an off-campus party. brianne carter has more. >> the two students that were shot both played on the university basketball team. 20-year-old brandon carroll of waldorf and 21-year-old ellis hartridge of d.c. were shot during an off-campus dispute at frostburg state. a fellow student, 21-year-old tyrone hall, two rounds from a shotgun, wanting -- wounding
there is normal volume on the beltway in virginia. in frederick, md., 15 south north of wfrederik, at willow, as a vehicle on fire. in silver spring, the crash is gone. now back to the news desk. thank you. >>> at a north was d.c. middle school when students return to class this morning there will be grief counselors. this is the first day of classes at shaw middle school since principal brian betts was found shot to death at his home in silver spring. a makeshift memorial has been set...
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the virginia governor is now apologizing for a mistake in his words, a major omission. >> reporter: virginia is known for its civil war battlefield, its capital, richmond, was the capital of the confederacy, but now a new battle over that legacy. virginia republican governor, bob mcdonnell, has declared april confederate history month. >> i wanted to focus on primarily the -- the role of the confederate veterans. >> reporter: the proclamation reads in part, quote, it is important for all virginians to reflect upon our commonwealth shared history, to understand the sacrifices of the confederate leaders, soldiers and citizens during the period of the civil war. but glaringly absent, any reference of slavery. civil rights advocates accuse the governor of trying to, quote, whitewash history. >> to, you know, not take even a second to acknowledge that the civil war, you know, the main purpose of it, the main reason for the, you know -- for that fire that burned across this country was the south's refusal to let go of slavery, which is a deep and abiding crime against humanity, does suggest that h
the virginia governor is now apologizing for a mistake in his words, a major omission. >> reporter: virginia is known for its civil war battlefield, its capital, richmond, was the capital of the confederacy, but now a new battle over that legacy. virginia republican governor, bob mcdonnell, has declared april confederate history month. >> i wanted to focus on primarily the -- the role of the confederate veterans. >> reporter: the proclamation reads in part, quote, it is...
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. >>> despite the rough economy, score one for virginia. a major defense contractor is moving its headquarters from california to the commonwealth. kristin fisher has more from arlington on northrop grumman's big move. >> reporter: both virginia and maryland have been courting northrop grumman since last january when the company announced they wanted to move the headquarters from california to the washington area. yesterday the company announced it had made its decision. northrop grumman will be moving to one of two locations in northern virginia. either a site out at dulles airport or right here in crystal city, which is already home to several defense contractors and of course we can't forget that it is practically next door to the pentagon. here's what the ceo and president of northrop grumman had to say about the move on monday. he said -- northrop grumman is one of the largest defense and global security contractors in the world. they do everything from aerospace, electronics, information system and ship buildings and the biggest clien
. >>> despite the rough economy, score one for virginia. a major defense contractor is moving its headquarters from california to the commonwealth. kristin fisher has more from arlington on northrop grumman's big move. >> reporter: both virginia and maryland have been courting northrop grumman since last january when the company announced they wanted to move the headquarters from california to the washington area. yesterday the company announced it had made its decision. northrop...
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that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> there was a big scare at a virginia school after a 12-year- old boy showed up with a gun. it happened at potomac middle school in dumb tariq aziz yesterday. police say the sixth grader flashed the gun to friends at his bus stop and when he arrived at school be he pulled the gun out of his pocket, put it to his head and threatened to hurt himself i'm teacher on bus duty grabbed that gun. turns out it was unloaded. >> parents should be more involved. that child should have been able to go to their parents and talk to their parents, get into some counseling or something. i think they are crying out for help from the school. >> police a the gun belonged to one of of the boy's parents an was legally registered. the student has been charge with possession of a gun on school property. >>> this dramatic home video sparking finger pointing and outrage. a university of maryland student claims police taxed him and his lawyer says the video proves it. it all happened march 3rd in college park after the terps beat duke. the prince george's police
that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> there was a big scare at a virginia school after a 12-year- old boy showed up with a gun. it happened at potomac middle school in dumb tariq aziz yesterday. police say the sixth grader flashed the gun to friends at his bus stop and when he arrived at school be he pulled the gun out of his pocket, put it to his head and threatened to hurt himself i'm teacher on bus duty grabbed that gun. turns out it was unloaded. >> parents should...
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host: where is oakwood, virginia. caller: from as well county -- you can get to bluefield or west virginia. also you can go below grundy and that will take you to kentucky. host: you are in the interior part of the state so it is not an immediate issue for you. caller: i would like to make one more statement. we had a republican -- he did not run on windows, he said, but i still say he did. he is for coal and obama is for coal, too, but he was trying to get past for them to get a windmill farm started their, you know, to build a company building to produce at least 500 when mills per year and for some reason or another the county turned it down because they did not want the red line uglified, and other words, so they signed papers to put it in the newspapers to go against the windmills'. that would give people jobs. host: next is another virginia caller, interestingly one of the headlines in the virginia newspaper said the governor sees virginia becoming an energy capital. mark is an independent. what do you think abo
host: where is oakwood, virginia. caller: from as well county -- you can get to bluefield or west virginia. also you can go below grundy and that will take you to kentucky. host: you are in the interior part of the state so it is not an immediate issue for you. caller: i would like to make one more statement. we had a republican -- he did not run on windows, he said, but i still say he did. he is for coal and obama is for coal, too, but he was trying to get past for them to get a windmill farm...
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virginia celebrates the confederacy. that's also where we start tonight, with governor's bob mcdonald's decision to declare april -- rob reagan, a former radio talk show host working on a book about his dad. and pat buchanan and msnbc analyst. start with what happened in minnesota today. it's an amazing event. we'll get to the confederate stuff later. what's going on? wooe going to show you right now. here's governor palin today with bachmann. these are fascinating political figures. very good on the stump. much more exciting than mitch mcconnell or john boehner. the so-called elected leaders of the republican -- here's the new star power of the republican party. let's watch, today. >> on the outside i am here to testify she is 20 times more beautiful on the inside. please help me welcome governor sarah palin. >> you know, pat, i think i had a small role here in hosting this program one day when michele bachmann came on and said we ought to have a media investigation for anti-americanism. you were here. out of that a cat
virginia celebrates the confederacy. that's also where we start tonight, with governor's bob mcdonald's decision to declare april -- rob reagan, a former radio talk show host working on a book about his dad. and pat buchanan and msnbc analyst. start with what happened in minnesota today. it's an amazing event. we'll get to the confederate stuff later. what's going on? wooe going to show you right now. here's governor palin today with bachmann. these are fascinating political figures. very good...
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bombing, thousands of sick advocates are touting firearms, took part in gun rights rally in northern virginia. i guess it makes them feel better. a couple hundred more protested without their guns on the national mall. hold it right there. here's the thing. why didn't they do this in the last eight years? why now? what has barack obama done? what have the democrats done? what have the liberals done? they don't even know why they're upset. government takeover of health care. is that it? wall street. okay, well figure this out. the democrats want to reel in wall street and the republicans are against it. where do these tea bag nut jobs stand on that one? former alabama minuteman leader mike vanderbow told the crowd armed confrontation should only be used when the government threatens people's lives but he left the door open for violence if people refuse arrest for refusing to buy health insurance. i can't believe i'm quoting this guy tonight. "if i know i'm not going to get a fair trial in federal court, i at least have the right to have an unfair gunfight." he's a smart one, isn't he? this is
bombing, thousands of sick advocates are touting firearms, took part in gun rights rally in northern virginia. i guess it makes them feel better. a couple hundred more protested without their guns on the national mall. hold it right there. here's the thing. why didn't they do this in the last eight years? why now? what has barack obama done? what have the democrats done? what have the liberals done? they don't even know why they're upset. government takeover of health care. is that it? wall...
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this is a guy who won indiana, north carolina, virginia. he's a democrat and this whole idea of delegitimizing him. >> let me tell you -- >> it speaks to dealing with the election. >> we're about the same. i'm older than you. you talk about your kids today, they don't know what we're talking about. they don't understand the way limbaugh is talking. >> you, i don't think so. >> they think he's one of us. no question about it. if you're out, you're black, you're white, you're in. that's old talk. >> that's -- >> that's your grandparents talking. >> his name and his father and it's all mixed up in some jumble of -- >> you think the limbaugh audience not to knock anyone who listens to radio. he's a great entertainer and he's a smart guy. but could it be that the people listening to him on the radio are mad at their kids because their kids disagree with him? the kids don't think this guy is illegitimate. the kids want the health care bill. the kids voted for them. >> some of them are mad at a lot of things. >> maybe the kids too. >> their boss,
this is a guy who won indiana, north carolina, virginia. he's a democrat and this whole idea of delegitimizing him. >> let me tell you -- >> it speaks to dealing with the election. >> we're about the same. i'm older than you. you talk about your kids today, they don't know what we're talking about. they don't understand the way limbaugh is talking. >> you, i don't think so. >> they think he's one of us. no question about it. if you're out, you're black, you're...
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finally, work continues at a mine in the west virginia. rescuers have gotten a response to possible survivors. the blast killed 25 and left four missing. it is the worst u.s. mining accident in over two decades. >> first lady, michele obama focusing on fighting childhood obesity, sits down to date with the studentcam winner of honolulu. his documentary was on childhood abuse. others will join the conversation from around the country. it will be live at 11:00 a.m. eastern. >> this week on c-span 2, a special primetime presentation. tonight the following offers. -- authors. it all begins at 7:00 p.m. eastern on c-span2. >> i know what the challenges, and we are in a unique position to go to war. when the policy makers in the washington to develop a roadmap so that we can get it done. >> something about energy policy would like to talk about on your blog? at the c-span video library you can search it and share it. from yesterday or 10 years ago. every program since 1987. it is the latest gift to america from cable. "washington journal" contin
finally, work continues at a mine in the west virginia. rescuers have gotten a response to possible survivors. the blast killed 25 and left four missing. it is the worst u.s. mining accident in over two decades. >> first lady, michele obama focusing on fighting childhood obesity, sits down to date with the studentcam winner of honolulu. his documentary was on childhood abuse. others will join the conversation from around the country. it will be live at 11:00 a.m. eastern. >> this...
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we will hear remarks from president obama, vice-president joe biden, and west virginia governor joe manchin. watch that live at 3:30 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> i think there is a huge lack of knowledge about how this town works, how congress works. >> when you were doing research work, you have to do that yourself. >> this weekend, award winning historians will talk about their work, their books, and their professions, and revisit their first appearances on our networks. that is sunday night on c-span. >> earlier this week, first lady michelle obama hosted children at the white house for the annual take our daughters and sons to work day. she talked about her role as first lady and daily life at the white house. this is about 50 minutes. >> how are you? it is good to see you! how're you doing? hi! hello! yeah, you can pet bo. he is the highlight of the visit today. all right, come on, bo. come on, bo. ok, i will make sure he comes around to everybody. a. how is everybody doing? that is good. welcome to the white house. how many of you guys have done this? who did this last year? that is goo
we will hear remarks from president obama, vice-president joe biden, and west virginia governor joe manchin. watch that live at 3:30 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> i think there is a huge lack of knowledge about how this town works, how congress works. >> when you were doing research work, you have to do that yourself. >> this weekend, award winning historians will talk about their work, their books, and their professions, and revisit their first appearances on our networks. that...
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right now, we have to go to west virginia and a news conference on the deadly mine disaster. >> i'm going to ask everybody to continue to be respectful. to continue to be respectful. >> congresswoman, who gave you the right or authority to determine whether or not i have to purchase health care? >> wow, another direct question. do i have to buy health care? last week, a democratic congressman was rebuffed by a constituent when he tried to shake her hand. she said -- and hours after health care reform passed, john lewis received this voice mail. it gets much worse and more racist. we'll have the rest of the tape in the rest of the program. i'm joined by david cornyn and also steve cornake. we're looking at an array of inciden incidents, but also, wait until you hear the really racist language directed at john lewis. we have the incident in new hampshire, the one in ft. lauderdale, what looks to be a middle class crowd. is this anger indemic or just the right wing finding another opportunity to complain about a liberal president? >> there is a fringe that is very angry. we don't know how bi
right now, we have to go to west virginia and a news conference on the deadly mine disaster. >> i'm going to ask everybody to continue to be respectful. to continue to be respectful. >> congresswoman, who gave you the right or authority to determine whether or not i have to purchase health care? >> wow, another direct question. do i have to buy health care? last week, a democratic congressman was rebuffed by a constituent when he tried to shake her hand. she said -- and hours...
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the question i want to ask is a follow-up to a conversation virginia and i had with mark. i want to refer you all to his amazing website. it's full of very important resources on this case. and the issues that concern mumia. the question that we gravitated towards this morning that i would like to put into this room is of contextualizing the struggle for mumia's rights in a post-9/11 climate of the politics of fear and in what way the struggle has met new challenges. and how we think of meeting those particular ones. if you want to reflect on some of those aspects. >> well, i think in many wades, though, it's both 9/11 but also in the age of obama. i think that 9/11 took place during the age of reagan. it was a very, very different moment. well, it was the age of reagan but bush was a representative. actually, there's elements of carter and clinton that were elements of the age of reagan in terms of punitive policies when it comes to prison, in terms of eliminating and welfare and pushing persons oftentimes that let their entree into the industrial complex. it was the clin
the question i want to ask is a follow-up to a conversation virginia and i had with mark. i want to refer you all to his amazing website. it's full of very important resources on this case. and the issues that concern mumia. the question that we gravitated towards this morning that i would like to put into this room is of contextualizing the struggle for mumia's rights in a post-9/11 climate of the politics of fear and in what way the struggle has met new challenges. and how we think of meeting...
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a year-and-a-half ago, and moved to virginia. i have been very thirsty for any afghan projects here. unfortunately, i have not found too many. there are to poetry clubs -- two poetry clubs that afghans have made that i am a part of. do you have any focus on the afghans that are here, uniting them and giving them projects to do here? >> thank you. yes, one thing that we are benefiting from is afghan center serving the embassy. -- that are serving the embassy. we do work with a number of afghan organizations such as sports and cultural events. we know that the potential for these afghans to do more is enormous. some of them have formed their own groups, smaller groups, involved in business development and other areas. as i mentioned, and the services of the foundation is to really bring -- one of the purposes of the foundation is to really bring all these people together and bring a synergy and enhance these so the afghans to have a place to go. >> yes, please. in the front. >> i am an independent consultant. i have two questions w
a year-and-a-half ago, and moved to virginia. i have been very thirsty for any afghan projects here. unfortunately, i have not found too many. there are to poetry clubs -- two poetry clubs that afghans have made that i am a part of. do you have any focus on the afghans that are here, uniting them and giving them projects to do here? >> thank you. yes, one thing that we are benefiting from is afghan center serving the embassy. -- that are serving the embassy. we do work with a number of...
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the governor of west virginia. here he is. then i want to give it back to you, sir. you know what you're talking about. >> i can't sit here and make any excuse nor do i intend to. i can only tell you when the investigation's completed and these people do their job and they give us the findings and there's anything at all that could have been preventible that would give us the indication that something's out of kilter or out of whack, if you will, we'll pass -- if legislation is needed we'll pass it immediately. >> accidents happen in every part of life. airplanes crash, trains crash, cars crash. people do all kinds of things that just don't work. is mine safety perfectible, sir? >> i don't know if anything in life is perfectible. certainly, we can do a lot better than this. the thing we have to realize, though, is having strong legislation is important. having good enforcement is important, but the main thing we have to do is empower those miners. the men and women who work in the mines every day have to feel assured that they can do those things that make their job
the governor of west virginia. here he is. then i want to give it back to you, sir. you know what you're talking about. >> i can't sit here and make any excuse nor do i intend to. i can only tell you when the investigation's completed and these people do their job and they give us the findings and there's anything at all that could have been preventible that would give us the indication that something's out of kilter or out of whack, if you will, we'll pass -- if legislation is needed...
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gun rights activists took to the streets in virginia. protestors held what they called a restore the constitution rally. part of the call to action did encourage the people attending the virginia protest to openly carry their guns. tonight we'll also talk to the founder of a group called oath keepers. they were protesting on the mall in d.c. on this issue. these rallies are taking place on patriots day, commemorating the start of the revolutionary war. but of course, april 19 has another more somber significance. 15 years ago today, timothy mcveigh blew up the murrah federal building in oklahoma city, killing 168 people. later in the show, we'll hear from some of the youngest survivors of that, and dig in to the shocking case of a pair of home grown extremists that some are cull calling the new mcveigh. that coming up as well. and then on another front, one big reason i think a lot of people disfr frutrust our gover wall street, the sec charges may have taken place at goldman sachs. we'll talk to one man who said he saw all of this comin
gun rights activists took to the streets in virginia. protestors held what they called a restore the constitution rally. part of the call to action did encourage the people attending the virginia protest to openly carry their guns. tonight we'll also talk to the founder of a group called oath keepers. they were protesting on the mall in d.c. on this issue. these rallies are taking place on patriots day, commemorating the start of the revolutionary war. but of course, april 19 has another more...
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the nation in 2008, winning virginia's fifth congressional district by just 727 votes. voters here have mostly leaned republican in recent years. they backed republican senator john mccain in the presidential election. perriello has found himself the target of conservative ire in the health care reform debate. there have been small protests at his charlottesville office, and vandals attacking his brother's home shortly after he cast his vote in favor of the overhaul package which became law last month. perriello says the new law will help many of his 700,000 constituents like mimi hyde. >> health care, for some of us, was not an ideological fight. it was about economic relief to working and middle class families, seniors who are struggling. if we can save them a little money, that's really a big deal for people. >> reporter: perriello's district is virginia's largest it stretches from the liberal city of charlottesville in the north, east to the edges of metropolitan richmond, and south to the more conservative and economically-challenged areas like danville, near the n
the nation in 2008, winning virginia's fifth congressional district by just 727 votes. voters here have mostly leaned republican in recent years. they backed republican senator john mccain in the presidential election. perriello has found himself the target of conservative ire in the health care reform debate. there have been small protests at his charlottesville office, and vandals attacking his brother's home shortly after he cast his vote in favor of the overhaul package which became law...
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. >>> while insisting he was not wrong the first time about unions and the west virginia mine disaster, he get it's wrong again. and his competitors in worsts. two men fired a combined three times by cnn and nbc. and it's thurber night. stay tuned for four fables, including "the very proper gander." and choose any car in the aisle. choosing your own car? now that's a good call. go national. go like a pro. called it "one of the best family cars of 2009." the insurance institute for highway safety calls it a 2010 top safety pick. with automatic crash response from onstar that can call for help, even when you can't. we call it peace of mind. a consumers digest best buy two years in a row, chevy malibu. may the best car win. >>> the weekly visit with the works of james thurber brings us among other fables "the very proper gander." that's next. but tonight's worst persons in the world. tucker carlson, he said daily caller would be a news site conservative but nod id yo lodge cam, a detached version politico or huffington post, except they co-hosted a tea party event. grover norquist's ameri
. >>> while insisting he was not wrong the first time about unions and the west virginia mine disaster, he get it's wrong again. and his competitors in worsts. two men fired a combined three times by cnn and nbc. and it's thurber night. stay tuned for four fables, including "the very proper gander." and choose any car in the aisle. choosing your own car? now that's a good call. go national. go like a pro. called it "one of the best family cars of 2009." the...
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west virginia and butler and what the heck, butler wins the national championship. how great would that be. >> shepard: it wouldn't because i want bob huggens to win. go mountaineers. >> we're all the way to the championship game. >> i like huggie. i went down there for a game. man they have good fans, great support and they're fired up. >> butler is impressive. i have to say and i know this is the end of our relationship. i like duke and coach k. i have always like that program. they seem to be good and graduate a lot of players. what's to hate about duke? >> shepard: look, you hate them because they win so much. it's like the university of kentucky -- >> you like the yankees. >> it's fun to get on the train and watch them. they're playing at red sox nation on sunday at fenway park. >> they're going to be 0-1 on sunday. >> i feel so sad for you. how are your nationals this year? >> my nationals? we're going to be better. >> shepard: are they being to play baseball this time? >> we're going to have the best young pitchener the middle of the season. >> shepard: i wis
west virginia and butler and what the heck, butler wins the national championship. how great would that be. >> shepard: it wouldn't because i want bob huggens to win. go mountaineers. >> we're all the way to the championship game. >> i like huggie. i went down there for a game. man they have good fans, great support and they're fired up. >> butler is impressive. i have to say and i know this is the end of our relationship. i like duke and coach k. i have always like that...
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virginia thompson. victoria dexter. karen shepherd. sondra sanders. claudine ritter. jill randolph. frankie merrill. claude thatte meeks. >> alvin justice. cristy jenkins. my sister, robin huss baby amber huss. she let driver -- sheila driver and baby. kathy family. -- kathy finley. woodrow brady. >> we remember our friends and family in the advance security surface, third floor. robert westbury. larry turner. norma johnson. robert demaster. my uncle, hardly cottingham. >> visitor to the second floor, we remember scott williams. >> we remember our friends and family in the american child develops center, second floor. carlton smith. chase smith. blake kennedy. wanda howell. kevin. kevin garrett. tyler santores. brenda daniels. >> my sister, jaycee ray. antonio and sarah cooper. >> anthony christopher cooper. his mother, dana cooper. zachary taylor chavez. my big sister, bailey allman. >> remember our friends and family in the general services administration, first floor. stephen curry. >> where remember our friends and family in social security administration, first floor. sharon ch
virginia thompson. victoria dexter. karen shepherd. sondra sanders. claudine ritter. jill randolph. frankie merrill. claude thatte meeks. >> alvin justice. cristy jenkins. my sister, robin huss baby amber huss. she let driver -- sheila driver and baby. kathy family. -- kathy finley. woodrow brady. >> we remember our friends and family in the advance security surface, third floor. robert westbury. larry turner. norma johnson. robert demaster. my uncle, hardly cottingham. >>...
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this will stall across the virginia-north carolina border. as the area of low pressure moves off, tuesday afternoon, some rain. temperatures are around 65, 70 degrees. the high pressure will eventually moved out of here. some clouds in the overnight, temperatures in the 40's. a bit colder out in the mountains and the higher elevations. get your sunglasses out tomorrow. you will need them. by afternoon, it daytime highs 65 to 70 degrees. you will see temperatures in the low 70's later in the week. here is the extended outlook. not so bad. showers late in the day and into the overnight hours. by thursday, back to the low 70's. friday, we and the workweek, and the upcoming weekend looks dry. temperatures above average for this time of year. no record breakers on the way this week. >> it was in the 90's. all right, thanks, steve. >>> up next, a one and -- a one- on-one interview with michelle obama. on-one interview with michelle obama. >>> first lady michelle obama has lived in washington for more than one year. we sat down with michelle obama t
this will stall across the virginia-north carolina border. as the area of low pressure moves off, tuesday afternoon, some rain. temperatures are around 65, 70 degrees. the high pressure will eventually moved out of here. some clouds in the overnight, temperatures in the 40's. a bit colder out in the mountains and the higher elevations. get your sunglasses out tomorrow. you will need them. by afternoon, it daytime highs 65 to 70 degrees. you will see temperatures in the low 70's later in the...
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connelly of virginia. the chair: the gentleman from virginia, mr. connelly, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from virginia. mr. connelly: i thank the chair and yield myself such time as i may consume. let me start by thanking the chairman and ranking member of the committee and the subcommittee for their leadership on this thoughtful legislation, to deliver long-needed reforms for our military acquisition. i'd also like to acknowledge the tremendous work of the armed service's committee panel led by mr. andrews of new jersey and mr. conaway of texas. my amendment builds on the panel's recommendation of getting the most out of the industrial base. defining and assessing the industrial base will be an ongoing challenge for both the department of defense and congress -- congress dating back to the creation of the armed fores themselves. one of the key findings of the panel was the need to cast a wider net in terms of defining the industrial base beyond the traditional players. many of today's techn
connelly of virginia. the chair: the gentleman from virginia, mr. connelly, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from virginia. mr. connelly: i thank the chair and yield myself such time as i may consume. let me start by thanking the chairman and ranking member of the committee and the subcommittee for their leadership on this thoughtful legislation, to deliver long-needed reforms for our military acquisition. i'd also like to acknowledge the...
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>> well, i was made aware that the protesters were coming to virginia t.c. by -- virginia teh by a professor and i got in touch with the student body graduate assembly and we put the word out, had a meeting with the group of like-minded victims on our campus and made a decision among -- there was a lot of arguing and a lot of bantering about what, exactly to do -- we made a decision to put a positive message out into our community at the time that the protesters is were going to be here. we endeavored to provide a positive and encouraging message to the community and i think we did. >> what did you do? hold signs? have a prayer vigil? what happened? brandon? >> well what we did, we decided, how do we turn something negative into a positive and we made it into a positive rally and decided to try to take the press and the message away from the counter -- from the protesters and on to the positive impact, the positive community effort, i guess, so people held signs and some were saying, embrace your neighbor, embrace life, more positive. we have been through a
>> well, i was made aware that the protesters were coming to virginia t.c. by -- virginia teh by a professor and i got in touch with the student body graduate assembly and we put the word out, had a meeting with the group of like-minded victims on our campus and made a decision among -- there was a lot of arguing and a lot of bantering about what, exactly to do -- we made a decision to put a positive message out into our community at the time that the protesters is were going to be here....
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a virginia man filed a million dollar lawsuit against the store. he slipped on a pile of dog doo, hit his head and knocked out four teeth. the store was negligent. pets do have accidents in the stores, but its employees were not negligent. and a woman once sued that same pet smart after slipping and sliding on dog pee. she was all wet and apparently so were her claims of negligence, she lost the case. >> okay. >>> one local arena is on the verge of giving you more food choices when you watch the game. >> more on that and why one of the greatest mysteries of our age may never be solved. that's ahead in the next half hour. >> after the break, a status report on the five major traffic projects in virginia that are giving commuters major headaches. we'll be back. ói [ sneezes ] ♪ music plays ♪ [ sneezing ] ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] what are you gonna miss when you have an allergy attack? benadryl® is more effective than claritin® at relieving your worst symptoms -- runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes -- and works when you need it most. benadr
a virginia man filed a million dollar lawsuit against the store. he slipped on a pile of dog doo, hit his head and knocked out four teeth. the store was negligent. pets do have accidents in the stores, but its employees were not negligent. and a woman once sued that same pet smart after slipping and sliding on dog pee. she was all wet and apparently so were her claims of negligence, she lost the case. >> okay. >>> one local arena is on the verge of giving you more food choices...
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steve cohen of memphis, congressman cantor of virginia. there is an extraordinary amount of anger and it's beyond anxiety. it's a kind of blind anger. and you know this is where analogies get very complicated but remember what happened on you know stevenson was spit on in dallas. lady bird johnson was jostled. there have been many moments of furry and anger in the country but this feels a little rawer and a little rougher and therefore all the more-- all the more dangerous. and it is not that we've never had conflict. it's not that there is not a legitimate case against the health-care bill. this isn't about that. this is about people who in greater numbers than historians usually can summon right now are actually threatening lawmakers for votes that they made in the congress on a bill that john dingel who has been in the house since 1955 said is to the right of where nixon was. >> right. >> i mean it's still hard for me to understand that it's only about health care it didn't be. i mean what could be so devastating to people about trying
steve cohen of memphis, congressman cantor of virginia. there is an extraordinary amount of anger and it's beyond anxiety. it's a kind of blind anger. and you know this is where analogies get very complicated but remember what happened on you know stevenson was spit on in dallas. lady bird johnson was jostled. there have been many moments of furry and anger in the country but this feels a little rawer and a little rougher and therefore all the more-- all the more dangerous. and it is not that...
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the winner of the best viral video campaigned close to virginia. -- goes to virginia. the next category is independent social network. the winner kept their site up- to-date, spark competition and gave users the opportunity to build their own profile and interact with fellow republicans. the best state party independent social network goes to north carolina. i will now introduce zack to announce the rest of the awards. >> the first category i wanted to discuss is e-mail marketing. in this day when people are seeing twitter coming to the forefront, it is easy to overlook e-mail. what most people don't realize is in 200866% of solicitations for obama came through e-mail. -- in 2008 66% of solicitations. the winner for the challenge was the state party of alabama. [applause] they did a very good job of making sure it was easy to find information, and different types of templates and it was easy to follow. they also did a great job on the twitter his challenge, which is difficult to do because it requires you stay visual. you have to make sure you are following people who
the winner of the best viral video campaigned close to virginia. -- goes to virginia. the next category is independent social network. the winner kept their site up- to-date, spark competition and gave users the opportunity to build their own profile and interact with fellow republicans. the best state party independent social network goes to north carolina. i will now introduce zack to announce the rest of the awards. >> the first category i wanted to discuss is e-mail marketing. in this...
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back to you. >>> a heads up for people driving in virginia. vdot is working on some ambitious road projects. add 20 minutes to your commute. on the agenda a lane widening on i-95 between springfield and occoquan. extension of the fairfax parkway. hot lanes on 495 and rail lines at dulles. v got vdot is asking for people agencies cooperation. >> we want to encourage telecommuting and encourage different work times. >> drivers could begin noticing an easier commute by the end the year. >>> if you haven't seen the cherry blossoms yet this could be the perfect weekend to do it. taking a live look now at the tidal basin the trees are in full bloom and gorgeous weather out there. you can bet a lot of people will be enjoying the sights because of the great weather. megan mcgrath joins us from the tidal basin with more. now is really the best time to see them. i bet youave no crowds and beautiful sunrise. >> reporter: now is a great time to see them. a lot of people plan their trip to come early in the morning because they miss the crowds and you get
back to you. >>> a heads up for people driving in virginia. vdot is working on some ambitious road projects. add 20 minutes to your commute. on the agenda a lane widening on i-95 between springfield and occoquan. extension of the fairfax parkway. hot lanes on 495 and rail lines at dulles. v got vdot is asking for people agencies cooperation. >> we want to encourage telecommuting and encourage different work times. >> drivers could begin noticing an easier commute by the end...
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>> ali, i did an interview with senator mark warner, virginia, who has been involved in trying to shape this financial reform bill. >> yep. >> i said, you know, we put up a big list of all the agencies already in existence that were supposed to be watching this stuff. >> yep. >> and now they're going to create -- have new rules and new agencies, and how confident are you that this is going to fix what was wrong? >> well, it's like alphabet soup. the financial regulatory system prior to this collapse was very much like the national security system before 9/11. lots of different agencies with lots of different disparate pieces of information that they couldn't bring together to see that there was an imminent collapse. i have spoken to a number of people very close to the legislation who say the design should be to bring the dozen or so agencies together and work in a fashion that we can see things. the other big thing about this legislation -- legislation, this reform that the president is proposing, is that it is going to just make the whole system a little more transparent. just the ide
>> ali, i did an interview with senator mark warner, virginia, who has been involved in trying to shape this financial reform bill. >> yep. >> i said, you know, we put up a big list of all the agencies already in existence that were supposed to be watching this stuff. >> yep. >> and now they're going to create -- have new rules and new agencies, and how confident are you that this is going to fix what was wrong? >> well, it's like alphabet soup. the financial...
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the odds of a mir dmmiracle in virginia are dwindling. our october gation to follow the accountability trail is just beginning. >>> we're awaiting word on latest attempt to locate the four miners una-accounted for in raleigh county, west virginia. rescue teams trying to reach a second refuge chamber to see if the four were able to take cover. those teams reached one of the specifically equipped chambers earlier but found it empty. and then were forced to pull back because of smoke and toxic gases. 25 miners are confirmed dead. funerals for four of them were held today. at the white house, president obama said recent improvements in mine safety laws clearly did not go far enough. >> more needs to be done. and that's why i've asked my secretary of labor, as well as the head of mine, safety and health administration, to give me a preliminary report next week on what went wrong and why it went wrong so badly, so that we can take the steps nose prevent such accidents in the future. >> president obama was on air force one over the atlantic when
the odds of a mir dmmiracle in virginia are dwindling. our october gation to follow the accountability trail is just beginning. >>> we're awaiting word on latest attempt to locate the four miners una-accounted for in raleigh county, west virginia. rescue teams trying to reach a second refuge chamber to see if the four were able to take cover. those teams reached one of the specifically equipped chambers earlier but found it empty. and then were forced to pull back because of smoke and...
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between virginia and springfield, looks good. if nothing near the pentagon on 395. 66 between marshall and vienna, i have nothing to report. everyone is behaving out of waldorf on route 5. on 228 and who 10, and-- aqndnd 210 looks fine. >> its 53 degrees. >> a controversial supreme court case. and if the fed taking on facebook. to the government taking aim at the technology world. >> i'm courtney robinson in northwest. we are going to look at an airport that's as it might be worth it to fight a parking ♪ hey bets, can i borrow a quarter? sure, still not dry? i'm trying to shrink them. i lost weight and now some clothes are too big. how did you do it? simple stuff. eating right and i switched to whole grain. whole grain... [ female announcer ] people who eat more whole grain tend to have a healthier body weight. multigrain cheerios has five whole grains and 110 calories per serving. multigrain cheerios. try new chocolate cheerios with a touch of delicious chocolate taste in every bite. you are watching abc 7's good morning washi
between virginia and springfield, looks good. if nothing near the pentagon on 395. 66 between marshall and vienna, i have nothing to report. everyone is behaving out of waldorf on route 5. on 228 and who 10, and-- aqndnd 210 looks fine. >> its 53 degrees. >> a controversial supreme court case. and if the fed taking on facebook. to the government taking aim at the technology world. >> i'm courtney robinson in northwest. we are going to look at an airport that's as it might be...
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in 1997, i interviewed the lawyers for paula jones from virginia and president clinton's lawyer bob bennett. they had a deal. they had an agreement to settle it for the full amount that paula jones had asked for, $ $700,000. and paula jones, they took on this deal. they thought it was done and president clinton authorized it. paula jones by that time was being handled by susan carpenter mcmillan and she and paula's husband steve jones were still pushing her so she refused to settle for the full amount asked for in the complaint and one of the documents i found that was just startling and really provided an insight was a letter from paula jones' lawyers to her begging her to take this settlement and saying that at most they thought she could recover $50,000 if she won anything at all if they went to trial. so they knew there were big problems with this case. they knew she needed to settle and when she didn't, they withdrew and stopped representing her. >> rose: do you have an opinion as to what paula jones... what happened to her? >> you mean in the excelsior hotel? >> rose: right. >> this i
in 1997, i interviewed the lawyers for paula jones from virginia and president clinton's lawyer bob bennett. they had a deal. they had an agreement to settle it for the full amount that paula jones had asked for, $ $700,000. and paula jones, they took on this deal. they thought it was done and president clinton authorized it. paula jones by that time was being handled by susan carpenter mcmillan and she and paula's husband steve jones were still pushing her so she refused to settle for the full...
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virginia is 17.5 cents. similar bills have been proposed in the commonwealth, but have died in the house. many lawmakers believe this proposal will certainly be a long shot. many drivers still the same. >> thank you. >>> the governors of virginia, maryland, and d.c. are speaking out about metro's safety. yesterday they said they wanted greater oversight of the agency that operates medal. virginia governor bob mcdonnell says poor management is a key reason for recent safety issues. >> d.c. is a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana. yesterday the d.c. council gave unanimous approval to a medical marijuana bill. the measure would allow patients to purchase it from places sanctions by the city. this one vote left in the council. >> time for traffic and weather every 10 minutes. >> let's go to adam caskey hanging out in a chilly place. >> it's pretty quiet locally, but we have action across other parts of the reason. let's look at current conditions in chevy chase. we are not far from wisconsin avenue, 54
virginia is 17.5 cents. similar bills have been proposed in the commonwealth, but have died in the house. many lawmakers believe this proposal will certainly be a long shot. many drivers still the same. >> thank you. >>> the governors of virginia, maryland, and d.c. are speaking out about metro's safety. yesterday they said they wanted greater oversight of the agency that operates medal. virginia governor bob mcdonnell says poor management is a key reason for recent safety...
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and that's quite a head start. ♪ >>> huge controversy erupted over a decision this week by virginia's republican governor to decembsignate april confeder history month. cnn's kate bolduan is following the story. >> reporter: virginia, known for its civil war battlefield, its capital richmond was the capital of the confederacy, now a must battle over that legacy. virginia republican governor bob mcdonnell has declared april confederate lift month to understand the sacrifices of the confederate lead, soldiers and citizens. >> i thought that just having people look at the history had, learning from the mistakes of the history, but understanding virginia's role in the battlefield et cetera would be helpful for economic development so that's why i signed it up. >> reporter: but the governor is now apologizing for what he calls a major omission, failure to mention mention of slavery. the civil rights advocates had accused of governor of trying to white wash history. >> to not take even a second to acknowledge that the civil war, the main purpose of it, the main reason for that fire that bur
and that's quite a head start. ♪ >>> huge controversy erupted over a decision this week by virginia's republican governor to decembsignate april confeder history month. cnn's kate bolduan is following the story. >> reporter: virginia, known for its civil war battlefield, its capital richmond was the capital of the confederacy, now a must battle over that legacy. virginia republican governor bob mcdonnell has declared april confederate lift month to understand the sacrifices of...
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not at the white house, but in virginia. virginia governor mcdonnell signed into law that bars the federal government forcing virginians to buy health insurance. he on the record about his state's battle against the federal government. you also have been the attorney general so you knee job pretty well. did you consult with the attorney general when he made his decision to file suit? >> i did. he advised me he had been doing the legal research over the last couple of months about this claim. and we both believed that individual mandate passed by the united states congress is not authorized under the commerce clause of the united states constitution. and so we think it is not a proper act on the people of virginia. we passed a bill during the course of this last general assembly session that went into effect to weeks -- two weeks ago tonight says it is not permissible to force the citizens of virginia to purchase health insurance under penalty of law. we've got standing under that new end actment that i signed today. that's t
not at the white house, but in virginia. virginia governor mcdonnell signed into law that bars the federal government forcing virginians to buy health insurance. he on the record about his state's battle against the federal government. you also have been the attorney general so you knee job pretty well. did you consult with the attorney general when he made his decision to file suit? >> i did. he advised me he had been doing the legal research over the last couple of months about this...
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i know the senator from virginia and i both know how to fix that. those are the kinds of things we need to be talking about. creditor prioritization -- prioritization. there's no question that right now in the bill certain creditors can be treated differently by the fdic than others. we need to be looking at bankruptcy stacks so that people understand how much they're going to be paid back and they're going to be in the same order that they anticipate being in. we need to be tightening the definition of a financial firm. right now in the bill, the way it reads, an auto company can end up being part of this. i mean, right now it's not tight enough. auto company may be a stretch, but something other than a financial firm could be dealt with the way the language is now reading. and certainly for shiewrks fannie and freddie need to be treated the same as any other financial firm. we need to have a solvescy test to make sure that regulators that do not allow regulators the flexibility to protect firms in crisis. we need to make sure that there's a durati
i know the senator from virginia and i both know how to fix that. those are the kinds of things we need to be talking about. creditor prioritization -- prioritization. there's no question that right now in the bill certain creditors can be treated differently by the fdic than others. we need to be looking at bankruptcy stacks so that people understand how much they're going to be paid back and they're going to be in the same order that they anticipate being in. we need to be tightening the...
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speaker, i'm so honored to yield five minutes to the gentleman from virginia, mr. cantor, our esteemed republican whip and a member of the committee of ways and means. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. cantor: i thank the gentlelady and thank you, mr. speaker. i want to salute first of all the gentlelady's leadership on this issue as well as that of the gentleman from california in bringing this to the floor. and would also like to thank the majority leader for bringing this to the floor as well. mr. speaker, last year the new administration came to power insisting it had a new approach that would head off the looming threat of a nuclear iran. by talking to and engaging with the regime in tehran, the administration said we could convince the world's most active state sponsor of terrorism to abandon its nuclear weapons program. and if that didn't work, america ostensibly would gain the moral authority to galvanize china, russia, and the rest of the world to go along with a regime of crippling sanctions against tehran. 15 mont
speaker, i'm so honored to yield five minutes to the gentleman from virginia, mr. cantor, our esteemed republican whip and a member of the committee of ways and means. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. cantor: i thank the gentlelady and thank you, mr. speaker. i want to salute first of all the gentlelady's leadership on this issue as well as that of the gentleman from california in bringing this to the floor. and would also like to thank the majority...
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normal volume on 66, 95 in virginia, good in and out of baltimore. nothing on 270. growing volume out of frederik. the good on 228 and to attend. -- and 210. everything's good into southeast d.c. i'm going to look at 395 traffic. moving north bound near the beltway, still moving at speeds. a little traffic in the hov lane. clear at washington boulevard. the pentagon exit looks fine as well as across the 14th street bridge. >> a new lane bryant brassiere ad is at the center of a debate. . itstoo risque? it features a full figured brassiere models. the company said agencies refused to run the ad during dancing with the stars. lane bryant accused the network of a double standard. they say it's not any more risque than victoria's secrets adds. >> it looks benign as any brassiere ad i've ever seen on television. i don't get it. >> a full figured model is like any other person. >> many women can relate to that. >> it's probably just good publicity for lane bryant. >> that's true. >> moving on. naomi campbell was caught on tape again throwing another temper tantrum. the fa
normal volume on 66, 95 in virginia, good in and out of baltimore. nothing on 270. growing volume out of frederik. the good on 228 and to attend. -- and 210. everything's good into southeast d.c. i'm going to look at 395 traffic. moving north bound near the beltway, still moving at speeds. a little traffic in the hov lane. clear at washington boulevard. the pentagon exit looks fine as well as across the 14th street bridge. >> a new lane bryant brassiere ad is at the center of a debate. ....
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from the university of virginia. when she was at louisville, she visited louis brandeis's grave. it is at a law school there. i just learned that a short time ago. she is a very prolific author. her works include, "the supremes -- an introduction to the united states supreme court justices," and "jacqueline kennedy -- first lady of the new frontier." this is a homecoming for her. she is currently working on a volume with a professor about the supreme court and the judicial process. please join me in welcoming prof. perry. [applause] >> thank you, mr. sheets justice for your kind introduction, and for honoring us -- thank you, mr. chief justice, for your kind introduction, and for honoring us with your presence tonight. my own mentor, henry abraham, is here this evening. he taught me everything i know about judicial appointments. his book is now in its fifth edition and is the definitive work on supreme court nominations. i would also like to thank my longtime friends, students colonies -- friends, students, and colleagues. i would like to thank our dean. you may have heard about
from the university of virginia. when she was at louisville, she visited louis brandeis's grave. it is at a law school there. i just learned that a short time ago. she is a very prolific author. her works include, "the supremes -- an introduction to the united states supreme court justices," and "jacqueline kennedy -- first lady of the new frontier." this is a homecoming for her. she is currently working on a volume with a professor about the supreme court and the judicial...
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we are going to head back to john in west virginia right now with the governor of west virginia. hey, john. >> reporter: the west virginia governor, joe manchin joins us right now. tell us a little bit about where we are. >> at five until 5:00, we sent four teams in. they are on man trips right now, will go back as far on the rail as we can possibly go. then, they go by foot and carry all their apparatus. they will be more cautious. you never want your rescuers to get ahead of the danger zone and get caught. that's happened in alabama, we lost so many rescuers. we will make sure that doesn't happen. they will be able to assess the damage more accurately than the first time. they are in full rescue mode. that means we are going to go find the four miners. if for any reason we can't get clear back in that 22 section again, where they had to be pulled out before, that's the only chance we have with that one chamber that hasn't been checked. if someone is there, we know they are safe. if they are not, we know our chances are slim. >> the sign they will be looking for immediately is t
we are going to head back to john in west virginia right now with the governor of west virginia. hey, john. >> reporter: the west virginia governor, joe manchin joins us right now. tell us a little bit about where we are. >> at five until 5:00, we sent four teams in. they are on man trips right now, will go back as far on the rail as we can possibly go. then, they go by foot and carry all their apparatus. they will be more cautious. you never want your rescuers to get ahead of the...